Makronissos

Makronissos was a place of exile of leftists and dissidents during the civil war.

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The island's name is due to its elongated shape. Some call it satirically "Long Island" of Athens. Moreover, between Makronissos and Kea (Tzia) lies the wreck of Brettanic, the sister ship of the Titanic. She was sunk in 1916 by a German mine.
The island's name is due to its elongated shape. Some call it satirically "Long Island" of Athens. Moreover, between Makronissos and Kea (Tzia) lies the wreck of Brettanic, the sister ship of the Titanic. She was sunk in 1916 by a German mine.

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Modern and Contemporary era (1821 - )

1947 The concentration camp "Organization of Makronissos Reformer" (OAM) was created.

1948 On March 1 the "Massacre of Makronissos" happens with hundreds of dead prisoners.

1954 The Makronissos concentration camp was closed and the political prisoners were transferred to other places of exile.

Ottoman era (1453- 1821)
Byzantine era (331 AC- 1453)
Roman era (30 BC- 330 AC)
Hellenistic era (322- 31 BC)
Classical era (478-323 BC)
Archaic era (800-479 BC)
Geometric era (-1100- 800 BC)
Prehistory (-1100 BC)

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